Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Herbs
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
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Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Purple, White
Hot Pink, Fuchsia, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Several shades of Green
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Silver
Green, Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Divison, From Rhizomes, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Alkaline, Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Dry
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
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Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, pollinators
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Flavonoids
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
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Medicinal Uses
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Root, Stem
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Botanical Name
Cyclamen Persicum
LAMIUM amplexicaule
Common Name
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
Henbit, Henbit Deadnettle
In Hindi
Sikalemen
henbit deadnettle
In German
Zyklamen
henbit deadnettle
In French
Cyclamen
henbit deadnettle
In Spanish
Ciclamen
deadnettle henbit
In Greek
κυκλάμινο
αυλακόχορτου deadnettle
In Portuguese
Cíclame
henbit deadnettle
In Polish
Cyklamen
Henbit jasnota
In Latin
Cyclamīnos
henbit deadnettle
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle
Season and care of Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle is important to know. While considering everything about Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cyclamen season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter and Henbit Deadnettle season is Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained and for Henbit Deadnettle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cyclamen is Acidic and for Henbit Deadnettle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle Physical Information
Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle physical information is very important for comparison. Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm whereas Henbit Deadnettle height is 7.60 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle are as follows:
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Henbit Deadnettle flower color: Hot Pink, Fuchsia and Violet
- Henbit Deadnettle leaf color: Green, Purple and Gray Green
Care of Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle
Care of Cyclamen and Henbit Deadnettle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Henbit Deadnettle pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Henbit Deadnettle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.